AE Series

Outdoor Housing
Installation Guide

Ordering part no.:

AE-238 900041100G
AE-239 900041200G
AE-243 900041900G
AE-244 900042400G
AE-23A 900042300G
AE-23B 900042200G
AE-23C 900041700G Rev. 1.0
AE-23D 900041800G
AE-23E 900041600G
AE-23F 900042100G

IP Sur veillance
UNPACKING:
Unpack carefully. Electronic components can be damaged if improperly handled or
dropped. If an item appears damaged in shipment, place it properly in its carton and
notify the shipper.

IMPORTANT!:
1. Read and follow Instructions: All operating and user instructions should be read and
followed before the unit is to be operated.
2. Electrical Connections: Only a qualified electrician is allowed to make electrical
connections.

I Specifications

Model Number AE-238, AE-243 AE-23A, AE-23B, AE- AE-239, AE-244 AE-23E, AE-23F
23C, AE-23D
Power Input 24V AC/ DC 24V AC/ DC PoE: 50~57V DC PoE: 30/60/95W, 50~57V
DC

Max. Output power 30W 80W, 100W (-AIW) 30W 25W - 30W PoE PSE
budget 48W - 60W PoE PSE
72W - 95W PoE PSE

Power Consumption Window heater: 10W; Window heater: 10W; Window heater: 10W; Window heater: 10W;
Blower: 2W; Camera: 6 ~ Blower: 2W; Camera: 6 Blower: 2W; Camera: 6 ~ Blower: 2W; Camera: 6 ~
8W ~ 8W; Cold start heater: 8W; IR: 6W 8W; Wiper: 6W
30W

Environmental -20°C ~ +65°C (-4°F ~ -20°C ~ +65°C -20°C ~ +65°C -20°C ~ +65°C
Operation Temp. +149°F) -20°C ~ +50°C (w/ IR) -20°C ~ +50°C (w/ IR) -20°C ~ +50°C (w/ IR)
-24°C ~ +50°C (Cold start)

Window heater ON/OFF ≤ 30°C (86°F) ON; ≥ 35°C ≤ 30°C (86°F) ON; ≥ 35°C ≤ 30°C (86°F) ON; ≥ 35°C ≤ 30°C (86°F) ON; ≥ 35°C
(95°F) OFF (95°F) OFF (95°F) OFF (95°F) OFF

Blower Control ≥40°C (104°F) ON; ≤ 35°C ≥40°C (104°F) ON; ≤ 35°C ≥40°C (104°F) ON; ≤ 35°C ≥40°C (104°F) ON; ≤ 35°C
(95°F) OFF (95°F) OFF (95°F) OFF (95°F) OFF

Protection Level IP67, IK10 IP67, IK10 (IP66 w/ wiper) IP67, IK10 IP67, IK10 (IP66 w/ wiper)

Construction Die-cast Aluminum Alloy Die-cast Aluminum Alloy Die-cast Aluminum Alloy Die-cast Aluminum Alloy

Coating White epoxy powder White epoxy powder White epoxy powder White epoxy powder
coating coating coating coating

Dimensions 415 (L) x 170 (W) x 125 (H) 502.8 (L) x 170 (W) x 415 (L) x 170 (W) x 125 (H) 502.8 (L) x 170 (W) x 135.5
mm 135.5 (H) mm mm - IR not included (H) mm - IR not included

Net Weight 2,2kg (4.84 lb) 2,7kg (5.95 lb), 2,8kg (6.18 2,2kg (4.85 lb) 2,7kg (5.95 lb), 2,8kg (6.18
lb - wiper model) lb - wiper model)

If you plan to install this camera enclosure into a tropical, sea coastal, or an environment
where salt water or corrosive industrial waste water/moist are present, please seal each
stainless steel screws and fittings with a silicon grease compounds. This will help prevent
electrolysis to occur and extend the life span of the camera and housing.

IMPORTANT:
1. Disconnect devices: A readily accessible disconnect device in the building installation wiring
should be incorporated.
2. Electrical Connection: Only a qualified electrician is allowed to make electrical connections.

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II Mounting Configuration & Dimensions

Swivel Positions and Directions

AE-238, AE-239 AE-243, AE-244

170 mm 415 mm 170 mm 415 mm
125 mm

206.9 mm

400 mm
400 mm
105 mm 255 mm
87.01 mm 135 mm
77.4 mm

USABLE
USABLE AREA
AREA
88.05 mm

AE-23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, 23E, 23F

170 mm 502.8 mm
158.5 mm

135.5 mm

400 mm

255 mm
105 mm
77.4 mm

USABLE USABLE AREA

AREA

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Dimensions with the IR unit and wiper
502.8 mm

217.4 mm

417 mm

135 mm 87.01 mm 95˚ 45

6.5
6.
R9

R9
95˚
88.05 mm

95˚

III Component Description

Ventilation fan Window frame

heater coil

VAIR module

AC/DC or PoE Power Camera Mounting Platform

distribution board
M16 1/2" Waterproof cable glands

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IV Installation Suggestions

WARNING:
• When install a housing with an IR illuminator:
Please avoid eye exposure or apply appropriate protection, such as wearing a pair of Infrared
protection glasses, when working with the product. Always use camera live view to oberve IR
lighting effects.

V Installation

1. Prepare power wires, a ground wire, and a CAT5e Ethernet cable. Pass them through
the M16 waterproof connectors and its waterproof components.

Ethernet cable Ø4 ~ 6.5mm

Power wires & DI/DO wires,

a combo cable from IR illuminator
(if applied)

Note that some cables are connected when shipped. You do not need to connect heater,
blower, and the front IR powere wires.

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You may need to remove the RJ45 connector, and use a crimping tool to connect the
Ethernet wires to an RJ45 connector inside the enclosure. Use an Ethernet cable of the
width of 5 ~ 6.5mm.

o: white/orange stripe
O: orange solid o 1
g: white/green stripe O 2
g 3
B: blue solid B 4
b: white/blue stripe b 5
G: green solid G 6
br: white/brown stripe br 7
BR: brown solid BR 8

2. When done, tighten up and install the waterproof connectors.

3. Assemble the camera components, e.g., the CS ring and lens module. Secure the
mounting plate to the bottom of the camera (the label side) using the included screw.

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4. Adjust the camera's position so that the lens module can flush align with the tempered
glass. Secure the camera using the screws and washers to the bottom of the housing.

Lens flush
w/ edge of
enclosure

5. Connect 24V power source to the power input terminal. Connect power wires from the
DC 12V output to the camera. You may also connect the 24V power to drive an external
IRs.

Below is the distribution board drawing power from 24V AC/DC.

AE-23A, AE-23B, AE-23C, AE-23D

I/O terminal block

24V AC/DC OUT Heater

Power LED Blower

24V AC/DC IN 12V DC OUT

IR angle selector
Camera heater
Connectors to the front IR
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Ground

AE-238 AE-243

DC 12V OUT - to camera for IR LED

AC 24V OUT - to external IR AC 24V OUT - to camera

AC 24V IN AC 24V IN

Below is the pinouts for the DI/DO terminal block:

Facing the rear side of the housing, from left to right:

DO2 Tank water pump control, connects to IP camera's DO for manually triggering
washer.
DI2 Wiper control.
RS485+ RS485+, RS485 can be used to control IR illuminator beam angles, etc.
RS485- RS485-
DO+ +5V VCC
DI- GND
DO1 IR LED status
DI1 IR control, synchronizes day/night mode switching for IP camera. It is related to IR
cut filter.

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Below is the distribution board (AE-239, -244, -23E, -23F) that draws power from a
30/60/95W PoE PSE. Note that the AE-239 and AE-244 provide 12V DC output.
PoE power LED
I/O terminal block

Heater

Blower

24V DC OUT
PoE IN PoE OUT IR angle selector
Wiper / Camera heater
Connectors to
the front IR

The PoE version housings have the same terminal pinouts with that of the 24V power
source models:
DO2 Tank water pump control, connects to IP camera's DO for manually triggering
washer.
DI2 Wiper control.
RS485+ RS485+, RS485- can be used to control IR illuminator beam angles, etc.
RS485- RS485-
DO+ +5V VCC
DI- GND
DO1 IR LED status
DI1 IR control, synchronizes day/night mode switching for IP camera. It is related to IR
cut filter.

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The 30W PoE version does not support external washer kit.
RS485+ RS485+, RS485 can be used to control IR illuminator beam angles, etc.
RS485- RS485-
DO+ +5V VCC
DI- GND
DO1 Tank water pump control, connects to IP camera's DO for manually triggering
washer.
DI1 IR control

Configuring IR illuminator

Below are the parameters of the IR illuminator. Use the onboard jumpers to configure the
beam angle for different effective illumination range.
VAIR 48W 24W 12W
no. of 18P/Dual 18P/36mil Single 18P/ 30mil Single
LEDs
Beam 10° 20° 25° 30° 10° 20° 25° 30° 10° 20° 25° 30°
angle
Distance 200m 180m 150m 120m 160m 140m 110m 80m 120m 100m 90m 60m
(meter)

VAIR 6W
no. of LEDs 4P/42mil Single
Beam angle 10° 20° 30° 40°
Distance (meter) 100m 80m 40m 15m

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6. Connect the DI/DO signal lines from the distribution board, if applied, to the camera's
terminal block.
The day/night mode DI connection enables the synchronization of IR light and the
automated day/night switching mechanism on the camera.

A sample connection diagram consisting of a housing with IR illuminators and the IP816A
camera is shown below. Please refer to your camera's documentation if your camera
comes with different pinouts.
Wiper ctrl DI2
Tank ctrl

GND
5V VCC

IR LED
IR ctrl

AC/DC pwr
AC/DC pwr
RS485-
RS485+

DO+
DO-
DI1+
DI2+
DI3+
DI-
RS485-
RS485+
DO2

DI-
DO+

DO1
DI1

AWG26

Tank ctrl
Tank low water
GND

AWG20

AC24V DC12V

Tank w/ pump

See drawing on the right for the washer kit

control board pinouts.
AC/DC 24V IN
Draws power
from AC24V or PoE
95W enclosure
pin 1

1. Water tank EN
2. Water low level
3. N/C
4. GND

pin 1

1. Pump motor ON/OFF

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2. GND
3. Water level detector Low/high
4. GND
Below is a diagram using wiper control. The wiper can be started by manually triggering
the Digital Output from the camera user interface.

Wiper ctrl
Tank ctrl

GND
5V VCC

IR LED
IR ctrl

AC/DC pwr
AC/DC pwr
RS485-
RS485+

DO+
DO-
DI1+
DI2+
DI3+
DI-
RS485-
RS485+
DI2
DO2

DI-
DO+

DO1
DI1

AWG26

Tank ctrl
Tank low water
GND

AWG20

AC24V DC12V

Note the wire gauge requirements for making the power connections.
For 24VAC 24W load,
Wire Gauge 22 20 18 16 14 12
Distance 55 90 150 230 270 600 feet

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7. If using the AM-21E wall-mount bracket, secure the intersection bracket to the bottom
of the housing by driving two screws.

Below are the mounting hole dimensions for the mounting brackets. Chances are you may
need to plan for the locations of the brackets.
AM-21D AM-811 AM-11F

AM-21E

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8. Install the housing to the wall-mount bracket by aiming and pressing the spring mortise,
and hook the bracket onto the groove in the spring mortise.

Safety
tether wire

Secure the T30 anti-tamper screws

on the other side using the included
L-wrench.

Connect the included safety wire

between enclosure and bracket.

If using other mount brackets, use the included M6 screws to secure the housing to the
bracket. Use the mounting holes indicated below.

thread

x2

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The AM-21D wall-mount, AM-11E/F, and AM-811 pendant brackets use the two mounting
holes as indicated below.

AM-21D

AM-11E/F

AM-811

Another two mounting holes in the front can be used use an IR bracket, AM-219. The
bracket can be used to install external IRs.

AM-219

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If external IRs are installed, you can contact VIVOTEK for a different type of waterproof connectors for
the 1/2" conduits. You can then route two of the conduits through the opening in the front of the bracket
to the corresponding connectors on the IR illuminators. The 24V power wires to the IR illuminators are
contained within.

CaMate IR illuminators

9. Adjust zoom and focus and open a web console with the camera to tune for the best image. When
zoom and focus is done, Close the top cover and fasten the top cover screws.

The housing can also be installed using the pole-mount or corner-mount options along with a power box
(AA-351, AA-352), outdoor PoE switch, or junction box.

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Use the included M10 hex socket screws to secure the power box to a pole-mount or corner mount
bracket.

M10
AM-314
AM-315
AM-414

3/4” conduit

The mounting hole definition is illustrated below. The same mounting hole pattern apply to all pole-
mount and corner-mount brackets.

AM-21D
Box:
AA-351
AA-352
AM-718 AM-21E

Outdoor PoE switch: Speed Dome:

AW-GEU-083A-240 SD9361/62/63/64/65/66
AW-GET-083A-120 SD83xx
AW-GET-123A-240 AM-212/221/220/21C
AW-GEU-086A-240
AW-GET-086A-120
AW-GET-126A-240

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If a power box or outdoor PoE switch is applied, Use the following mounting positions for the camera
housings (via AM-21D and AM-21E).

AM-21D

AM-21E

10. If an IR illuminator is preferred, remove the metal cover from underneath the housing.
Install the IR unit (AI-106, -107, -108, -109) by fastening 4 T30 anti-tamper screws. Note
that the bubber gasket should be in place when you install the unit.

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11. Firmware configurable options:
Open a web console with the camera.

Use the Media > Focus function to tune for a best image focus on your target area.

If preferred, e.g., shooting fast moving vehicles, select the 60fps frame rate.

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Make sure that external IR is turned on in the night mode, and that the IR cut filter option is
synchronized with the digital input you connected.

In the night mode, check if the input signals are correctly detected. You may simulate the
night mode by blocking the IR unit's light sensor. Change the triggering parameters when
necessary.

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VI Appendix: RS485 Commands
For housings that come with IR illuminators, wiper, and washer, commands can be
delivered via the RS485 protocol. The RS485 connection uses the Pelco D protocol.

Configuration parameters:
Baud rate 2400
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bit 1

Command format:
Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 Byte5 Byte6 Byte7
Sync Addr CMND1 CMND2 DATA1 DATA2 CKSM
Addr range: 0x00 ~ 0xFE. CKSM: check sum is the last 8 bits of the sum of Byte2 through
Byte6.

Command Group 1:
Command Description Command (hexadecimal, "ox" is Note
ommited)
VaIR Lens Stop FF 01 00 00 00 00 01 Pelco D - Zoom Stop
VAIR Lens Wide FF 01 00 40 00 00 41 Pelco D - Zoom Wide
VaIR Lens Tele FF 01 00 20 00 00 21 Pelco D - Zoom Tele
Wiper On FF 01 00 09 00 01 0B Pelco D – Aux 1 On
Wiper Off FF 01 00 0B 00 01 0D Pelco D – Aux 1 Off
Wiper and Washer On FF 01 00 09 00 02 0C Pelco D – Aux 2 On
Wiper and Washer Off FF 01 00 0B 00 02 0E Pelco D – Aux 2 Off
IR Led Force On FF 01 00 09 00 03 0D Pelco D – Aux 3 On
IR Led Force Off FF 01 00 0B 00 03 0F Pelco D – Aux 3 Off

Command Group 2:
Command Name Command (hexadecimal, ox Note
is ommited)
Addr configuration FF 01 00 18 01 dd CKSM dd: 0x00 ~ 0xFE; for example, when addr
is 2, the command looks like FF 01 00 18
01 02 1C
IRMode FF 01 00 18 02 mm CKSM mm: IR mode
mm=0x02: Light Sensor Auto (Default)
mm=0x03: DI Trigger
mm=0x04: via RS485 Command
(When receiving IR Led Force On / IR Led
Force Off command, will switch to using
the IR Mode -RS485 Command)

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IRmode_Auto
FF 01 00 18 02 02 1D
IRmode_DI
FF 01 00 18 02 03 1E
IRmode_CMD
FF 01 00 18 02 04 1F
LightSensorGate FF 01 00 18 03 LL CKSM When the IR Mode Light Sensor Auto,
the Lux value to turn IR LED can be
configured.

LL: Lux, changes is made by

every10Lux

For example:
LightSensorGate = 100
FF 01 00 18 03 0A 26
LightSensorGate = 200
FF 01 00 18 03 14 30

The parameters of IR illuminator can be controlled via the RS485 connection. You can
enable the connection in Configuration > PTZ > Mechanical window. Select the defaults
for the IR illuminator: Pelco D, baud rate - 2400, Data bits - 8, Stop bit - 1, Parity - none.

Defaults for IR:

Pelco D
2400
8
1
none

Customizable IR control

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You can create custom command buttons by entering the Button name and the command
itself:

VaIR: The VAIR control include those on the IR Led and VaIR Lens.

There are 3 IR mode commands

IRMode = Light Sensor Auto (Default)
sensor lux reading < LightSensorGate - LED On
sensor lux reading >= (LightSensorGate + 10 Lux ) - LED Off
IRMode = DI_1 Trigger (IR triggered on by DI
DI _1 shorted DI –(Low) - LED On
DI_1 open (High) - LED Off
IRMode = controlled by RS485 Command (Pelco D – Aux 3 On/Off)
IR Led Force On - LED On
IR Led Force Off - LED Off
DO_1 as IR Status Feedback
LED On, DO_1 is grounded via MOSFET (DI- connected)
LED Off, DO_1 no input

VaIR Lens Zoom control

Dip Switch
4 configurations using the Dip Switch on the distribution board.

When Lens stops, its last position will be memoried,and when powered on again, lens will move to the
previous position. When powered on for the first time, Lens will follow the DIP switch configuration.

Wiper & Wahser control)

DI_2 Trigger:
When DI_2 connected to DI- (Low), wiper and washer operate for 3 times and then stop.

Using RS485 Command –Wiper Only (Pelco D – Aux 1 On/Off)

Wiper On, wiper takes action
Wiper Off, wiper starts one operation and then stops.

RS485 Command –Wiper & Washer (Pelco D – Aux2 On/Off)

Wiper and Washer On, pumps and spray water with wiper action.
Wiper and Washer Off, spraying and wiping starts one operation and then stops.

DO2 used for spraying control

DO_2 connected to DI- via MOSFET - starts spraying.
Spraying stops, and the LED turns Off when DO_2 is not triggered.
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